Former Town players Lee Peltier, now with Leicester, Robbie Simpson (Oldham) and Joe Skarz (Bury) were also back to watch the game.

Anthony Pilkington, who left Town last year and has made a massive impact with Norwich City in the Premiership, was one of the pundits on Sky TV and was constantly cheered by Town fans near the Singing Section.

Also present was Yorkshire cricket captain Andrew Gale – a lifelong Town supporter – and he is clearly trying to convert Aussie batsman Phil Jaques to the blue and white stripes as he was accompanying him at the game.

Former club chairmen Terry Fisher and Graham Leslie were also in attendance and offering their support to current incumbent Dean Hoyle.